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Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation

Our Cremation Service Packages are affordably priced.
Basic Service Fee for Cremation Services
Our Basic Service Fee is included with each of our packages and provides the following services

24-hour availability of staff and equipment
Local transfer of the remains to Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel
Securing and filing of the Death Certificate(s) and Burial Permit
Refrigeration and care of the deceased

CREMATION PACKAGES

Traditional Service with Cremation

Package Price $5,345 (Itemized $5,419)

- Basic services of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
- Local transportation of remains to funeral home
- Secure and file the Death Certificate and Burial Permit
- Embalming and other preparation of the body including cosmetics, dressing and casketing
- Cremation & processing of deceased weighing up to 300 lbs
- Use of our facilities and staff for viewing
- Use of our facilities, equipment and staff for funeral service
- Flower Van
- Personalized guest book, 100 folders & 50 thank you cards
- Eternal Tribute Website and Tribute Video
- 13”x19” framed custom portrait printed on canvas

Memorial Service or Celebration of Life Service with Cremation

Package Price $3,745 (Itemized $4,069)

- Basic services of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
- Local transportation of remains to funeral home
- Secure and file the Death Certificate and Burial Permit
- Refrigeration (up to 4 days)
- Cremation & processing of deceased weighing up to 300 lbs
- Use of our facilities & staff for celebration of life or memorial service
- Personalized guest book, 100 folders & 50 thank you cards
- Eternal Tribute Website and Tribute Video
- 13”x19” framed custom portrait printed on canvas

Graveside or Niche-side Service with Cremation

Package Price $3,645 (Itemized $4,075)

- Basic services of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead
- Local transportation of remains to funeral home
- Secure and file the Death Certificate and Burial Permit
- Refrigeration (up to 4 days)
- Cremation & processing for deceased weighing up to 300 lbs
- Use of staff for graveside committal (within 20-mile radius)
- Flower Van
- Eternal Tribute Website and Tribute Video

Direct Cremation & Fees Associated with Cremation

Price $1,445 without cremation container; $1,505 with basic cremation container

- Basic services of Funeral Director, Staff & Overhead
- Local transportation of the remains to the funeral home
- Refrigeration
- Arranging disposition details
- Secure and file the Death Certificate and Burial Permit
- Cremation and processing for a deceased weighing up to 300 lbs

If a Direct Cremation is desired, an alternative container is required by the crematory. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials such as fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The container we provide is cardboard. Veterans’ discount does not apply to Direct Cremation.

- Direct cremation with container provided by purchaser – $1,345
- Direct cremation with a cardboard container* – $1,405
- Direct cremation up to 400 lbs – Additional $250
- Direct cremation up to 500 lbs – Additional $350
- Direct cremation over 500 lbs, subject to charges by Crematory – Additional Minimum $450
- Expedited Cremation Fee – $275
- Additional fee for cremation when wood casket is used – $175
- Basic cardboard cremation container – $60
- Reinforced cremation container required for a deceased weighing over 300 lbs – $175
- Additional fee for witnessing beginning of cremation (limited to 5 people) – $250
- Additional charge for a transfer of remains from a residence or small care home – $150
- Local delivery of cremated remains (within 20-mile radius) – $75
- Shipment of cremated remains within the United States via Registered Mail – $150
- Unattended aerial scattering of cremated remains – Starting at $370
- Attended scattering at sea of cremated remains (price varies depending on location) – $ Varies
- Crematory Fee (included in preplans over 6 months to cover increasing fuel cost) – $300
- Pacemaker removal – $55
- Division of cremated remains into 2 or more keepsakes – $30
- Transferring of cremated remains into full size or keepsake urns that are purchased from a 3rd party – $100

What’s the difference?

Additional Fees May Apply

We like to be up front with our customers about additional fees. For all cremation packages described above, additional fees may apply to items that require special handling or are not in stock. Prices are subject to change without notice. View our General Price List to ensure current pricing. Additional fees will apply for services held outside of our regular weekday business hours. If the service is held at another location, the pricing for that venue will be an additional charge. When shopping for the right funeral home for your family, be sure to ask about additional fees you will be responsible for.

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Cremation Arrangements Facts

What is a cremation?

Cremation is an alternative to burial. It is the process of turning the human body into what is known as “cremains.” A cremation is when your body is burned in a furnace to convert the organic matter into ash. Funeral homes will use a crematory that can incinerate the human body in order to dispose of it, and the time it takes to cremate a body varies anywhere from 1-3 hours.

What is the cheapest way to be cremated?

Direct cremation is the cheapest and simplest form. As with traditional funerals, you can save money by selecting a less expensive coffin and urn or opting to be cremated without a public memorial service. Direct Cremation is the best option for those looking to save money, as it can avoid burial costs. No embalming or viewings are required and only one trip needs to be made by family members if they live nearby in order to take advantage of this service before anything else happens with regards to arrangements.

What is the difference between cremation and direct cremation?

Traditional cremation

The main difference between traditional cremation and direct cremation is how quickly a person’s remains can be released. In a traditional cremation, the body is taken from where it is and brought to a mortuary or funeral home. It then undergoes expensive preparations such as embalming or dressing before being prepared for viewing at memorial services with family members present. The body is then taken to the crematorium and cremated. The family will receive their loved one’s remains after they are processed. After the body is cremated, it will be given to family members for burial or other disposition.

Direct cremation

Direct cremation takes place when there’s no preparation of any kind, and it saves families money by not having a funeral service or burials in accordance with customs from different cultures around the world where people practice them. This also speeds up process time should someone need death certificates among other things following an estate matter which can be settled easier.

What is a cremation urn?

A cremation urn is a vessel which holds the cremated remains of an individual. It is typically a decorative item, often with a sentimental or symbolic significance, and they come in various types.

Who uses cremation urns?

Cremation is the preferred way to honor an individual’s remains after they have passed away in many religions. Hindu and Buddhist practices specify that it should be done, with other significant mainstream ones following suit despite some restrictions on how cremated ashes can or cannot be used by their faith community due religious beliefs.
The cremains are thought by many religions as nothing more than vessels containing their souls, and through this process it allows them to ascend into heaven or another life stage without feeling like they’re really gone because there’s still a chance at resurrection if you believe in these rituals enough.

What are urns made from?

Marble/Stone
Ceramic
Wood
Metal
Biodegradable Materials (bamboo, cellulose fiber, et)
Plastic

For more information on funeral, cemetery and cremation matters, contact the Department of Consumer Affairs, Cemetery & Funeral Bureau, 1625 North Market Blvd, Ste S-208, Sacramento CA 95834, or call (916) 574-7870.